πΈπͺSweden Visa for Bangladeshi Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply at a Sweden embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply for a Sweden visa
- β Apply for a visa at the Sweden embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here β
- β See the exact document checklist for Bangladeshi applicants, by visa type.
Sweden visa cost for Bangladeshi citizens
Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days) - adult
EUR 90 (~$97)
Schengen short-stay visa - child 6-11 years
EUR 45 (~$49)
Schengen short-stay visa - child 0-5 years
Free
Applications are handled via VFS Global β service fee approx. EUR 21, varies by centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 Β· sourced from official government fee schedules
Documents required for Bangladeshi applicants
The exact documents Bangladeshi citizens must submit for Sweden, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
businessBusiness
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Business, you need the documents as per below checklist. Business Visa (TR) - Checklist (PDF checklist β) Political, scientific, cultural, sports or religious events or other reason- Checklist (PDF checklist β) Medical Reason-Checklist (PDF checklist β) English - Application for Schengen Visa or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Medical travel insurance: Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009. Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00. The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad. The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application. The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states. All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa. Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who: - Travel with a diplomatic passport - Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal - Apply for an airport transit visa - Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.
touristTourist
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Tourism, you need the documents as per below checklist. Tourist Visa - Checklist (PDF checklist β) English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Medical travel insurance: Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009. Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00. The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad. The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application. The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states. All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa. Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who: Travel with a diplomatic passport Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal Apply for an airport transit visa Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.
otherOfficial Visa
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on official purpose, you need the documents as per below checklist Official visit Checklist (PDF checklist β) English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Medical travel insurance: Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009. Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00. The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad. The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application. The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states. All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa. Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who: Travel with a diplomatic passport Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal Apply for an airport transit visa Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.
transitSeamen Transit Visa
If you apply for visa to visit Sweden or any of the represented countries for Seamen, you need the documents as per below checklist. For Seafarer, Application can be submitted nine (09) months in advance to the travel start date. Seamen Transit Visa - Checklist (PDF checklist β) English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) - - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
familyVisiting Family And Friends
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Visiting Family and Friends, you need the documents as per below checklist. Visiting Family or Friends Visa - Checklist (PDF checklist β) English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Medical travel insurance: Visa applicants are required to have medical travel insurance. It must cover any costs that may be incurred in connection with emergency medical aid, urgent hospital treatment or transport to the country of origin for medical reasons or in the event of death. The insurance has to cover the intended period of stay in the Schengen area according to article 15 and article 24, Schengen visa Code 810/2009. Applicants for Schengen visa are required to submit an adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.00. The insurance may be purchased in Bangladesh or abroad. The proof of insurance has to be submitted upon application. The insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid throughout the territory of all the Schengen states. All applicants that have been granted multiple entry visas are required to be in possession of a medical travel insurance for every subsequent visit to Schengen territory within the duration of the multiple entry visa. Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who: Travel with a diplomatic passport Travel with an official passport for official reasons with a Note Verbal Apply for an airport transit visa Are relatives of an EU citizen exercising their right to free movement, i.e. his/her husband or wife, registered partner, common law spouse, children under 21 years of age, older children who are financially dependent on their parents living in the Schengen area and parents who are financially dependent on their children living in the Schengen area.
transitAirport Transit
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden or the represented countries on Business, you need the documents as per below checklist. Airport Transit Visa - Checklist (PDF checklist β) English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
Sweden visa for Bangladeshi citizens β FAQ
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply at a Sweden embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Bangladeshi citizens need for Sweden?
A valid passport plus the Sweden document checklist for your visa type β Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
How much does the Sweden visa cost for Bangladeshi citizens?
The Sweden schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days) - adult fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about EUR 21.
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